| New York | Port Elizabeth | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 0.84 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 4.20 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 909.08 | USD 629.25 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.55 | USD 0.74 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 87.90 | USD 73.79 |